Cambridge and its surrounding villages are home to an exceptional range of period cottages, historic townhouses, and heritage brick properties. At Kinbuild, we specialise in preserving that distinct architectural character.

Using traditional repointing techniques, our team repairs eroded mortar, protects brickwork against damp and structural wear, and meticulously matches original mortar profiles so repairs blend seamlessly. The result is structural longevity that honors the original look of your home.

Why Timely Brick Repointing Matters

Failed or crumbling mortar joints allow water to penetrate your external walls. Left untreated, water ingress can lead to serious long-term issues:

Internal damp and timber rot

Frost damage (spalling) to brick faces

Structural movement and loose masonry

Heat loss and draughts

Our Specialist Repointing Services

We provide comprehensive masonry and repointing solutions tailored to both traditional and modern properties across Cambridgeshire:

Lime Mortar Repointing (Essential for breathable, historic, and listed buildings)

Heritage & Period Property Restoration

Chimney Stack Repointing & Repair

Garden & Boundary Wall Repointing

Ridge Tile Bedding & Repointing

Full Brickwork Cleaning & Restoration

Modern Cement Repointing

Brick Bonds We Repair & Restore

Our craftsmen are experienced in working with all traditional and structural brickwork patterns:

Brick Bond

Description

Flemish Bond

Alternating headers and stretchers; common in historic Cambridge homes.

English Bond

Alternating courses of headers and stretchers for maximum strength.

Stretcher Bond

Standard modern pattern using full brick faces.

English Garden Wall Bond

Three courses of stretchers to one course of headers.

Monk Bond

Two stretchers followed by a header in each course.

Stack Bond

Alignment of vertical mortar joints for modern architectural design.

Traditional Pointing Styles

We match historic joint finishes to preserve property value and aesthetic accuracy:

• Lime Pointing: Breathable, flexible mortar designed specifically for older and listed structures.
• Flush Pointing: Mortar finished perfectly level with the brick face.
• Weather-Struck Pointing: A downward-sloped profile engineered to shed rainwater efficiently.
• Recessed Pointing: Set back slightly from the brick face to emphasize the masonry outline.
• Tuck Pointing: A fine, decorative traditional finish often found on fine Victorian and Georgian facades.

Signs Your Property Needs Repointing

Key Indicator: If mortar can be picked away by hand or pushed in with a key, your masonry requires professional attention.

• Keep an eye out for these common warning signs:
• Crumbling, loose, or missing mortar
• Cracks running along brick joints
• Internal damp patches on external-facing walls
• Loose or shifting bricks
• Efflorescence (white salt staining on the brickwork)
• Moss, ivy, or plant growth inside mortar joints
• Increased draughts or cold spots near outer walls